Introduction For many years, the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC provided the principal EU legal framework governing the safety of machinery placed on the European market. Its objectives were to ensure a high level of protection for health and safety and to facilitate the free movement of machinery within the EU internal market. Experience gained from its […]

PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) ACOP – L22 The Safemach Ultimate Guide to PUWER is a great resource for those who need to improve the PUWER knowledge prior to reading the PUWER ACOP and / or attending a PUWER training course. The guide details the PUWER requirements and will set you […]

We are often asked what are the key machinery safety standards, whether Harmonised to the Machinery Directive or Designated to the Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations. So we thought we would add a list. Obviously, this is not the full list, however it is a good place to start for frequently used machinery safety standards. […]

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. Approved Code of Practice and guidance. This Approved Code of Practice and guidance is for those that work with any equipment provided at work or for the use of people at work, those who employ such people, those that represent them and those people who act as a […]

The PUWER Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance is aimed at employers, duty holders and anyone who has responsibility for the safe use of work equipment, such as managers and supervisors. It sets out what is needed to comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. The Regulations, commonly known as […]